Sports Betting in Hawaii
Not LegalBy DawBets · Last verified: November 2026
Quick answer: Online sports betting is not legal in Hawaii, but 9 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 1 sweepstakes sportsbook remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Not available. Online sports betting is not legal in Hawaii. No legal sports betting. A 2025 bill passed both chambers but died in conference, and the 2026 online-only bill (HB 2570) cleared one House committee but was not enacted. A legislative Tourism and Gaming Working Group reports to the 2027 Legislature.
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Sweepstakes Sportsbooks
Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.
Legislative Status
No legal sports betting. A 2025 bill passed both chambers but died in conference, and the 2026 online-only bill (HB 2570) cleared one House committee but was not enacted. A legislative Tourism and Gaming Working Group reports to the 2027 Legislature.
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Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Hawaii?
No. Online sports betting is not currently legal in Hawaii. No legal sports betting. A 2025 bill passed both chambers but died in conference, and the 2026 online-only bill (HB 2570) cleared one House committee but was not enacted. A legislative Tourism and Gaming Working Group reports to the 2027 Legislature.
Can I use Kalshi in Hawaii?
Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Hawaii residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Is ProphetX available in Hawaii?
Yes. ProphetX, a CFTC-regulated peer-to-peer sports exchange, is available to Hawaii residents.
What betting platforms are legally available in Hawaii?
Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not available in Hawaii, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Fanatics Markets, Crypto.com Event Contracts, ProphetX, Novig) and sweepstakes sportsbooks (Rebet). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.